I'm on a diet!

De blogues, de consumo, de coisas que não preciso!

Preciso de respirar, preciso de apreciar as coisas simples da vida, que não são coisas, nem estão na internet.

♥

RIP PATTA

Esta semana começou com uma notícia "chocante" para quem gosta de ténis: A Patta encerrou as suas portas. Problemas do 1º mundo dirão alguns, resultado da crise que vem contagiando toda a Europa dirão outros. A verdade é que é com grande tristeza que vemos um dos ícones europeus de consumo de sneakers encerrar portas. E agora, voltaremos a ver novas colaborações?

When we opened Patta at the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in 2004, we knew from the start that we would have an exciting, colorful, yet also very tenacious journey ahead of us. However, we considered this a small sacrifice when you have a group of good people who are truly driven, passionate and ready to build something. Amsterdam was lacking a true one-stop shop and platform for streetwear culture, and we felt it was mandatory to fill that void. Within a relatively short span of time we went from parallel importing footwear, to being rewarded with the top tier accounts from our favorite brands, to collaborating with them on products. As the name and reputation expanded, so did our interests, knowledge and aspirations.

Precinct 5 was intended as an extension to Patta, with a similar ideology: a place to serve a more mature audience, individuals with an interest and appreciation for high end garments, refined footwear and lifestyle accessories. In 2009, a partnership between Patta, Mr. Wix and MassiveMusic came to fruition to realize this plan. We chose an appropriate location to carry out this ambitious idea: A former police station housed in a beautiful canal building. It was a modest success… At first. We soon learned that this plan was perhaps too ambitious. High end meant high wholesale, high rent and high risk, versus low demand and low profit.

While we kept building Patta as a store and as a brand, Precinct 5 became a struggling business. We had to find solutions and strategies, and we had to find them fast. The capacious Precinct 5 space was located in a good commercial area, and the one thing that Patta never had, was space in abundance. No risk, no glory: In April this year, the decision was made to merge Patta and Precinct 5. The merger would provide a proper shopping environment to showcase our products and perhaps, an opportunity to rescue this business establishment.
We failed.

Long story short: Does this mean the end of Patta? Most definitely not. Unfortunately we are not able to provide much information or details with certainty at this very moment, but we are working around the clock to get ready for our next move, and will keep you informed as soon as we are able to. In the meantime, selected Patta items will still be available from our webstore, so please feel free to support.

We are truly grateful and appreciative of all of your concerns, your support and your love, thank you!

Be back soon,
truly yours,

TEAM PATTA

Can't stop thinking about these...

New Balance 574 ‘Yacht Club’ Pack

Que cores maravilhosas, será demais pedir um par de cada?

Wonderful  colors, can i have them all??

Insta Lola #2

Dias quentes no outono

Amigas 

Bling Bling

O meu Elvis Baguette

Warm Fall days

Friends

Bling Bling

My Elvis Baguette

Sneakers gone fashion!

Foi preciso a Isabel Marant para colocar as mulheres loucas por ténis volumosos e coloridos. Por mim tudo bem!

Se primeiro não morri de amores por eles, depois de ver muitas fotos acabei por perceber que realmente gostava dos pretos. Pesquisei na internet e acabei por conseguir comprar um par muito parecido a um preço muito mais simpático. Agora é esperar que cheguem e ver se não desiludem!

It was Isabel Marant’s fault that women went crazy about puffy and colorful sneakers. Fine by me!

It wasn’t love at first sight, but after a closer look at some pictures, I realized that I really like the black ones. I searched all over the internet and managed to get a very similar pair, for a much more affordable price! Now all I have to do is wait and see if they don’t disappoint!!

Afew x Koi Klub x Asics Gel Lyte III “Reworked”

Vermelho, cinza e branco, combinação perfeita!

Red, grey and white, the perfect combo!

Sneakers gone Chic!

Vogue USA June 2012

Neon & Stripes

Top - Enviado da Malásia por uma amiga

Jeans - Mango

Alpercatas - Schutz

Óculos - H&M

Colar - DIY

Pulseiras - Etsy / Feirinhas de rua / DIY

Top - Bought in Malasya by a friend

Jeans - Mango

Espadrilles - Schutz

Sunglasses - H&M

Necklace - DIY

Bracelets - Etsy / Street fair / DIY

Nike LeBron 9 Low ‘Floridians’

Gotta love the color!

Messing Around #3

photos: Juca Nas

Casaco - Zara S/S 2011

Jeans - Mango

Malha - Zara S/S 2011

Nike Air Max 1 Patta x Parra 2010

Coat - Zara S/S 2011

Jeans - Mango

Knit - Zara S/S 2011

Nike Air Max 1 Patta x Parra 2010

Little Notes

 

1. A parte positiva de alguém morar no 21º andar é sem dúvida, a vista espectacular!

2. Pela primeira vez senti o Outono em São Paulo. De manhã está fresquinho, durante o dia está ameno e assim que o sol desaparace, fica um frio de rachar!!

3. Há muitas almas perdidas nesta cidade com 11 milhões de habitantes. Será que vale mesmo a pena perder tempo e dinheiro com quem não nos quer?

4. Com os dias frios veio também a vontade de mudar a paleta de cores dos vernizes, e por isso, em mais uma ida à perfumaria, estes seis vieram comigo.

1. The good thing about living in the 21st floor is the amazing view!

2. I felt the Sao Paulo Fall for the first time. It's chilly in the morning, warm during the day, an as soon as the sun sets, it gets freezing cold!!

3. There are many lost souls in this 11 million inhabitants city. Is it really worthy to spend time and money with someone who doesn't love you back?

4. With the cold days, came the urge to change my nailpolish colors, so, the last time i went shopping, these six came home with me!

Size? Toki Premium Exclusives

Completamente apaixonada!

Totally in love with these!

Size?

Adidas Originals Japan Exclusives

Simple & Clean

Messing Around #2

photos: Juca Nas

Nike Air Max 1 White/Purple/Rv Pink

Leggings - Primark

Tshirt - Zara

Casaco Malha - Zara

Colete Malha - Zara (velhinho)

Mala - Zara

Óculos- RayBan Vintage

Anel - Virgin Again

Nike Air Max 1 White/Purple/Rv Pink

Leggings - Primark

Tshirt - Zara

Cardigan - Zara

Knit Vest - Zara (old)

Leather tote - Zara

Sunglasses- RayBan Vintage

Ring - Virgin Again

Silver or Gold?

 

 

 

 

Dourado ou prateado é uma aposta certa, pelo menos para quem não tem medo de dar nas vistas. Quem é mais low-profile, pode sempre apostar em deixar os acessórios (literalmente) brilharem! Estou completamente in love com os totes, já que cabe tudo lá dentro e tornar qualquer dia aborrecido mais alegre!

Silver or gold is a sure bet  for those who are not afraid to stand out.  If you are a more low-profile  kind of person, you can always let the accessories (literally) shine! I'm very in love with the shopping totes, as you can carry everything around, and they can brighten your days!